THE TRANSFORMERS Compendium Set FAQ

Content & Collections

What is collected in THE TRANSFORMERS US Compendiums?
Compendium 1 includes: THE TRANSFORMERS #1–46, HEADMASTERS #1–4.

Compendium 2 includes: THE TRANSFORMERS #47–80, THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1–3, THE TRANSFORMERS G2 #1–12.

What is collected in THE TRANSFORMERS UK Compendiums?
Compendium 1 includes: THE TRANSFORMERS UK #9–21, 29–32, 41–50, 59–65, 74–88, 93, 96–104, 113–120, 125, 130–138, and 145, AF #24–27, plus stories from THE TRANSFORMERS UK Annuals 1985, 1986, 1987.

Compendium 2 includes: THE TRANSFORMERS UK #146–153, 150–161, 164–173, 180, 182–189, 198–205, 213–289, stories from THE TRANSFORMERS UK Annuals 1989, 1990, and 1992, and THE TRANSFORMERS UK G2 #1–2.

What is collected in THE TRANSFORMERS: TIL ALL ARE ONE Box Set?
Compendium 1: THE TRANSFORMERS #1–23, THE TRANSFORMERS UK #9–21, 29–32, 41–50, 53, 59–65, 74–88, THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE #1–3, stories from THE TRANSFORMERS ANNUAL 1985, 1986, and Women's Day.

Compendium 2: THE TRANSFORMERS #24–32, 34–41, THE TRANSFORMERS UK #93, 96–104, 113–120, 125, 130–138, 145–153, 160–161, 154–173, G.I. JOE & THE TRANSFORMERS #1–4, AF #24–27, HEADMASTERS #1–4, stories from THE TRANSFORMERS ANNUAL 1987.

Compendium 3: THE TRANSFORMERS #42, 44–73, THE TRANSFORMERS UK #180, 182–189, 198–205, 213–239, 240–254, stories from THE TRANSFORMERS ANNUAL 1989.

Compendium 4: THE TRANSFORMERS #74–80, THE TRANSFORMERS UK #255–289, G.I. JOE #138–142, THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION 2 #1–12, THE TRANSFORMERS GENERATION Z UK #1–2, THE TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE #1–4 plus additional profiles, stories from THE TRANSFORMERS ANNUAL 1985, 1986, 1989, 1990.

What characters are featured on each book cover?
US Compendiums: Book 1 – Megatron, Book 2 – Optimus Prime. UK Compendiums: Book 1 – Ultra Magnus, Book 2 – Galvatron. TIL ALL ARE ONE – Autobot Edition: Book 1 – Optimus Prime, Book 2 – Bumblebee, Book 3 – Jazz, Book 4 – Grimlock. Decepticon Edition: Book 1 – Megatron, Book 2 – Shockwave, Book 3 – Soundwave, Book 4 – Starscream.

What's the difference between the US/UK Compendiums and the TIL ALL ARE ONE Box Sets?
The US/UK Compendiums present the unedited, complete versions of the original comic book series in original publication order. The TIL ALL ARE ONE Box Set is the definitive reading experience, featuring edited material in the official reading order. These are Kickstarter-exclusive editions.

Retail & Availability

Will a version of The Transformers Compendiums be released in comic shops, bookstores, or online?
Softcover versions of the US and UK compendiums will be available at retail. The faux-leather hardcovers are only available through the Kickstarter. THE TRANSFORMERS: TIL ALL ARE ONE box sets (with newly drawn box art by Daniel Warren Johnson) are Kickstarter exclusive and will not be available at retail.

Will THE TRANSFORMERS: TIL ALL ARE ONE Box Sets ever be released outside this campaign?
There are no plans at this time. If plans did change, the hardcover edition would remain exclusive to the Kickstarter campaign.

Can I buy extra copies of these books?
Yes! You can add multiple copies of the US/UK Compendiums and TIL ALL ARE ONE Box Sets to your pledge as add-ons, or through BackerKit after the campaign ends.

I want to get THE TRANSFORMERS: TIL ALL ARE ONE box sets without the box. Can I?
No, these are only available as complete box sets.

I want to get a single THE TRANSFORMERS US or UK book. Can I?
No, the US and UK compendiums are only offered as 2-book sets.

Can I order a box without books inside?
No, boxes are not available separately at this time.

Can I mix and match the Autobot and Decepticon books in my box set?
No, it is not possible to mix and match books inside the box sets.

Retailer Information

I'm a comic shop/bookstore/library who wants to order copies of the Kickstarter Exclusive hardcovers and box sets. What should I do?
Pledge at the Devastator retailer tier. Your $50 pledge will be applied toward your BackerKit order at standard retailer discount (+ shipping). You must have a Lunar account in good standing. Email transformerskickstarter@skybound.com with questions.

I'm a retailer who wants to pledge a limited-edition tier. Will I get a discount?
No. The limited tiers are extremely limited and cannot be offered at a discounted rate.

I'm a retailer who pledged — how do I let you know what items I want?
You'll be able to order all items in BackerKit. You will also receive an email before BackerKit opens asking for your estimates. Email transformerskickstarter@skybound.com with additional questions.

I'm a retailer who pledged — does my pledge come with the stretch goals?
Your pledge does not automatically include stretch goals (stickers, pins, etc.), but you can purchase these as add-ons with special retailer pricing + shipping in BackerKit.

Campaign & Pledging

Why are these sets being released through Kickstarter?
Kickstarter allows Skybound to partner with the community to create a truly limited-edition, high-end collectible. Other versions of THE TRANSFORMERS are available at comic shops, bookstores, and libraries.

When will stretch goals be revealed?
The first batch of stretch goals will be revealed after the initial funding goal is hit, with further details released throughout the campaign.

What pledge manager are you using?
BackerKit. Once the campaign ends and surveys go out, you'll be able to add items and input your shipping address.

How do I manage or add on to my pledge?
Log into Kickstarter, navigate to the top right, and click "Manage My Pledge." Click "Change Your Pledge," then the "Pledge $xx" button. Select your add-ons and click "Confirm Change." Note: Do not refresh the page during high-traffic periods or you may lose your pledge change.

Fulfillment & Shipping

When will I receive my rewards?
The estimated fulfillment date for domestic (US) orders is December 2025, subject to change. International fulfillment will likely occur in early 2026.

Is shipping included in the pledge total?
Yes, shipping is automatically added to your pledge based on your selected tier and territory, charged upfront.

Are taxes and duties included with my pledge?
For the US, Canada, EU, UK, and AU, applicable taxes are included and rewards will be sent duty-free from within your region. Outside these regions, additional duties/fees are solely your responsibility.

How will these box sets be shipped?
Fulfillment is handled by Quartermaster Logistics. Each box set will be individually shrink-wrapped and placed inside a bumper box, then packed inside a second box. Two box sets ship in two separate boxes. For issues, email transformerskickstarter@skybound.com.

Product Specifications

What is the trim size of THE TRANSFORMERS Compendium HCs?
The standard Skybound compendium size is 6.625" x 10.1875".

What is the page count of each compendium?
Each compendium ranges from 1,000 to 1,300 pages.

What paper stock is used?
Premium 80gsm Ivory uncoated WF pure paper — the same paper used for the G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero Kickstarter Compendiums.

What format do the digital editions come in?
PDF. Ensure your device has Adobe Acrobat Reader or an equivalent PDF reader.

Have any of the files used for these compendiums been remastered?
Skybound worked with Hasbro to source the available files.

These books have so many pages! Have you accounted for gutter loss?
Yes, all pages have been painstakingly formatted to provide little to no gutter loss.

Any plans to increase the trim size and make these books oversized?
There are no plans for a trim size/format change at this time.

Special Items

I'm eligible for the Jetfire Tech Spec card. How do I get it?
If you backed a previous Skybound campaign or signed up for THE TRANSFORMERS mailing list, the card will be automatically added to your pledge in BackerKit after the campaign ends.